012 Parking Spot Apps, CarPlay, 12v Microwave, Enchanted Highway, YMCA of the Rockies

In this episode, we explain how to find places to park, talk about a 12v microwave oven, review Apple CarPlay, take a trip down the Enchanted Highway and invite you to visit YMCA of the Rockies

Parking Apps and Ideas
Park n Ride - found in many towns
Free Campsites - some towns have free camping to attract tourists
BLM - Bureau of Land Management has land you can camp on
Walmart - Legendary parking spot, but there are cautions
Cracker Barrel - Have some food, stay the night
Cabellas - Dump stations with purchase, and parking
Camping World - some even provide free power
Casinos - all different, but they want you
Military sites -  if you're military, you have a lot of options
APPs

AllStays

Highly rated

Nice maps, hybrid, satellite

Each aspect costs more money

Dump Stations

Military

Rest Stops

Walmart

iOverlander

Some great spots

Out of date app

Missing some obvious places

Park4Night

Very nice app

Very little content for US - much better in UK

freecampsites.net

No app needed

Requires internet

Missing some places

Campendium

Professional app

Many different sites of interest

Annoying log in requirement, not free

RV Parky

Good quantity of reviews

Nice interface

Does trip planning

Wikicamps

$1.99

Different app for different countries (Australia, New Zealand)

Download maps to work offline

Doesn’t include Walmart, Cracker Barrel, Rest Areas

 
TALES FROM THE ROAD: North Dakota has an "Enchanted Highway." We take a trip down it and find what's at the end. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enchanted_Highway

PRODUCT REVIEW: Apple CarPlay
Want to text and drive safely? Apple CarPlay can help, and do a whole lot more.  

PRODUCT REVIEW: Power Hunt 12v Microwave Oven

This microwave is designed to work well in vehicles.
http://www.roadtrucker.com/12-volt-microwave-wavebox/12-volt-microwave.htm

A PLACE TO VISIT: YMCA of the Rockies
It may say "Y," but you'll say "Wow!"
https://ymcarockies.org/